Pointer Ridge Home for Rent

Pointer Ridge in Bowie is a well-organized suburb known for its peaceful, curving streets lined with ranch-style and Colonial Revival homes. These properties typically sit on about a third of an acre, featuring grassy front lawns, shrubbery, stone walkways, and tall trees. Constructed in the 1970s and '80s, homes here are priced between $400,000 and $600,000, offering more space for the price compared to areas closer to Washington, D.C. Residents enjoy proximity to recreational spaces like Mitchellville South Neighborhood Park, which has soccer fields, basketball courts, a playground, and tennis courts. Allen Pond Park, about 3 miles north, offers paddle boating, fishing, and walking paths. For indoor activities, Sky Zone Trampoline Park is a popular spot. While Pointer Ridge lacks its own restaurants and stores, extensive retail and dining options are available 3 miles north along U.S. Route 301, including big box retailers and the Bowie Town Center mall. Family-owned eateries like Rips Country Inn provide local dining options. The neighborhood’s quiet streets are suitable for strolls and bike rides, though most roads lack sidewalks. Public transportation is accessible via the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, with bus routes connecting to the Metrorail station in Downtown Largo. Commuters can drive 22 miles to Washington, D.C., 18 miles to Annapolis, or 40 miles to Baltimore. Schools in the area include Pointer Ridge Elementary, Benjamin Tasker Middle, and Bowie High, with the latter offering career pathway programs.